Grief is complicated. Perhaps the most surprising element of grief is that we don’t know how it will manifest. Drastically affecting our behavior in ways we never imagined it would. Especially how we behave around others. Redditor General-Routine8691 recently came home to discover a devastating occurrence at her neighbor’s home. Following this tragic turn of […] More
Divorce is always a hard thing for children to process, no matter their age. Particularly when infidelity is involved. As infidelity might also make it harder for the parents to maintain a respectful relationship post-divorce. Making the possibility of leading by example very difficult indeed. A recent Redditor’s marriage ended in divorce, almost completely owing […] More
The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) produces a comprehensive guide to LGBTQ+ travel safety. It’s an unfortunate reality that some countries aren’t safe for some, or all, members of the LGBTQ+ community. Knowing what laws or attitudes exist in places you want to travel is important. And it’s not just a matter of laws making […] More
While we like to think the world continues to change for the better, that doesn’t stop people from being obstinately set in their ways. All people are capable of change, but not all people are willing to change. Sometimes even willfully putting their relationships with their families at risk by refusing to hear someone else’s […] More
When people are asked to be in wedding parties, they often react with an equal amount of excitement and trepidation. The excitement stems from the fact that they’ll be supporting one of their closest friends or family members on one of the most important days of their lives. The trepidation stems from the fact that […] More
All couples planning a wedding must eventually decide who makes the guest list, and who doesn’t. Generally speaking, family is always a priority. Though every member of a bride or groom’s family isn’t guaranteed a place. Sometimes owing to space limitations, and sometimes owing to the bride and groom’s own choosing. Redditor No-Entry4129 was a […] More
Everyone has stressful days at work, no matter their job or profession. However, some people’s jobs are a bit more frequently stress-inducing than others. So much so that even when people head home at the end of the day, they still find themselves overcome with emotion and unable to decompress, Often met with confusion and […] More
Gay marriage is, unfortunately, still not wholly embraced by society, and it’s sad when your own family is not accepting of your LGBTQ+ lifestyle. Our Redditor is a married lesbian whose in-laws are “very conservative and homophobic.” Her response to discovering that her in-laws were visiting prompted her to visit the “Am I the A** […] More
There are still far too many people who look down on married couples who make the conscious decision not to have children. Usually, deciding not to have children is just as noble a decision as choosing to have them. The truth is, not everyone is cut out to be a parent, and if a couple […] More
Family can become especially dramatic when it comes to large events, such as weddings. Everyone seems to have an opinion on everything. So much of what the lovebirds envision can get distorted by other people’s demands and requests. This makes the planning so much more stressful. Redditor Optimal-Carpet784 wanted to discuss his experience and get […] More
CW: Suicide Squabbling over money and belongings after a person’s death is an awful experience. It makes the grieving process that much more difficult. Rarely does everyone behave in the right way. Ugly things get said and feelings get hurt. But often it can be unavoidable. Redditor CharacterQuality5429 wanted to discuss her experience and get […] More
What a person wears can often tell an entire story about who they are. At the very least, many people just like to choose comfort in their wardrobe. Part of wardrobe comfort is dressing in something that makes us feel good. These choices don’t always go over as well as we hope. Redditor Dry_Air_4330 wanted […] More
